Trump: The media treats me worse than any politician in history

President Trump complained Wednesday that the press has treated him more unfairly than any other politician in history.

Trump made this claim while delivering the commencement address to the U.S. Coast Guard Academy’s Class of 2017.

“Look at the way I’ve been treated lately, especially by the media. No politician in history — and I say this with great surety — has been treated worse or more unfairly,” he told the graduates in New London, Conn.

Trump was imparting life advice about how “things are not always fair” and that “things happen to you that you do not deserve.”

“You can’t let them get you down. You can’t let the critics and the naysayers get in the way of your dreams,” Trump told the graduates, drawing applause. “I guess that’s why I won.”

President Trump pumps his fist as he addresses the graduating class of the U.S. Coast Guard Academy during commencement ceremonies in New London, Conn., on May 17, 2017. (Photo: Kevin Lamarque/Reuters)

Trump said that adversity makes one stronger, and he encouraged the students to never back down or stop doing what they know is right. He said opposition mounts in relation to how righteous one’s fight is.

“I’ve accomplished a tremendous amount in a very short time as president,” Trump said, before going on to outline a series of actions that he considers accomplishments in relation to his campaign promises to slash environmental regulations, support veterans, protect the Second Amendment, build a wall along the U.S.-Mexico border and restructure U.S. health care.

He said the American people understand why he has taken certain actions — even if it confounds and outrages the press.

“I didn’t get elected to serve the Washington media or special interests,” Trump said. “I got elected to serve the forgotten men and women of our country, and that’s what I’m doing.”